Comprehension: Playground

Molly and her friend Bella were playing at the playground. They were supposed to be taking turns on the swing. Molly counted to 100 while Bella was on the swing. Bella didn’t get off the swing.

Who are the characters in the story?

• Molly

• Bella

• Molly and Bella

• Johnny

Molly and her friend Bella were playing at the playground. They were supposed to be taking turns on the swing. Molly counted to 100 while Bella was on the swing. Bella didn’t get off the swing.

“Bella! I counted to 100, it’s my turn!” said Molly.

“You counted too fast, it’s still my turn,” Bella said.

Molly was upset. She wanted a turn on the swing, too! What could she do? Molly could tell the teacher, but her teacher always wanted them to try to solve the problem first. What could she try?

What is the problem?

• The problem is that Molly won’t get off the swing after Bella counts to 100, as they had agreed.

• The problem is that Bella won’t get off the swing after Molly counts to 100, as they had agreed.

• The problem is that Bella and Molly won’t get off the swing after they count to 100, as they had agreed.

Molly and her friend Bella were playing at the playground. They were supposed to be taking turns on the swing. Molly counted to 100 while Bella was on the swing. Bella didn’t get off the swing.

Where does the story take place?

• The story takes place in a playground.

• The story takes place in a mall.

• The story takes place at a school.

She decided to try using an “I message”. That means to tell the other person how you’re feeling, why you feel that way, and what they can please do to make it better.

How does Molly solve the problem?

• Molly did not solve the problem.

• Molly solves the problem by trying an “You message”.

• Molly solves the problem by trying an “I message”.

Have you ever had a problem with a friend? How did you, or could

you, solve it?

• Fight with your friend.

• Tell your classmates that your friend is bad.

• Talk nicely and discuss how to solve the problem.

Should you try to settle your problem by yourself first or straightly complaint to your teacher?

• Try to settle it first.

• Tell teachers about it.